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Seeds To Save Lives From Starvation Caused By The Flood
I keep having flashbacks to my last visit to Kenya
It’s impossible to forget the faces of these children suffering from hunger and families devastated by famine.
One image that stays with me is when I was holding a sickly baby in my arms who was struggling to survive…with no food to eat… who’s mother died just after giving birth to him only a few months before this photo was taken…
Holding this baby boy in my arms pierced my heart. 
As a father, I couldn’t help but think of my own sons, and the thought of them ever facing such hunger and suffering terrified me.
In Kenya, countless families live without the comfort of a warm meal or the assurance of a brighter tomorrow because of the events…
That unfolded early this year.
Their reality is a stark contrast to the abundance many of us are blessed with this time of year.
It just reminds me of how much we’ve been given…and how much we can give.
I have a strong conviction in my heart that if we’re in a position of abundance…
God has called us to share those blessings with others.
As much as we’re celebrating and giving thanks during this beautiful season…
We shouldn’t miss the opportunity to extend that joy to those who are struggling…
To be a source of hope for families in need, like those who have been displaced and impoverished in Kenya.
We need to strive to continue to make a lasting impact where it matters MOST.
I find that the act of giving, especially in times like these, is one of the biggest privileges we can have, and as I pondered on this in my quiet time…
I find that the act of giving, especially in times like these, is one of the biggest privileges we can have,
and as I pondered on this in my quiet time…
I remembered Proverbs 19:17 (ESV), which says…
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
It’s a humbling reminder that our generosity not only blesses others but also honors God, who sees and rewards our acts of kindness.
My passion and drive to give really stems from this verse…
But on top of that, when you come to such close proximity with the level of pain and suffering I witnessed in Kenya earlier this year… and over the past 13 years, like being with this suffering soul moments before he breathed his last breath… when he practically died in my arms…
It NEVER leaves you.
You constantly ask yourself if you could have done more…
If there was another way to ease their burden…or if the small acts of kindness you extended were enough.
The truth is every act of love and generosity matters.
But every soul that our giving still hasn’t managed to reach is precious and deserving of every ounce of compassion we can offer.
We can never stop giving.
There will always be more we can do, and if I can remind you…
Back in May, we set the target to save at least 150,000 Kenyans from starvation…
And this can still be achieved if we continue to stretch out our hands and hearts to those in need.
Our previous efforts have made a huge difference, but 2024 has been a very challenging year for Kenya all-round…
And there still lies more challenges ahead of the road for this nation.
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network‘s (FEWS NET) most recent report…
Has shown that food security in Kenya is becoming even worse, especially in the pastoral areas of Turkana, Marsabit, and Garissa counties.
The October to December short rains, which are important for local farming and livestock, have been below average.
This has made things even harder for families who depend on farming and livestock for their food.
The lack of sufficient rain means that there is little pasture for animals, and livestock herds are smaller than usual.
This, combined with the poor condition of the animals, will lead to SERIOUS problems in these regions.
Many households will be forced to skip meals just to get by.
People are already struggling to meet their basic food needs…
And in the coming months, this situation is expected to get worse.
The result for Kenyans has been devastating… and they NEED our continuous help now more than ever before.
In this season, I just think about all the blessings I have in my life…
And I can’t even begin to imagine the fear of not having enough food to eat or any solutions.
As the months pass, many families in these areas will be facing a crisis, with few resources left to survive.
This is where we come in.
We can't stop now!
We know how much our contributions have helped so far…but there’s still SO much more to do.
There are many families whose survival depends on us continuing to give and show compassion.
Kenyans are in a terrifying situation, knowing that starvation is a possibility for themselves and their families.
The situation is truly heartbreaking, and we need to continue to uphold this nation until it gets back on its feet.
The good news is that there’s something huge that we can do TOGETHER to continue to help even in this season.
This will help the Kenyans to establish agricultural productivity…
Which is key to safeguarding their livelihoods amidst these major challenges.
But we need to act now; the faster we act, the more lives we can save together…
Before this drought season hits its peak.
I am getting many messages from my trusted sources on the ground in Northern Kenya of the utter devastation that is unfolding before their eyes…
And these are wonderful people like William Etubon, who often gives up his own meal to feed someone who needs it more.
The request is simple… if there is anything you can give, please do so… as it will literally save lives.
I am writing this to every person I know to join me again to save lives in Kenya…
Through the King's Ransom Foundation and my Kenyan Charitable Foundation, Heartache to Hope: Feed Africa Project…
Which is based in Kenya.
100% of these funds will go DIRECTLY to providing all the agricultural tools they need to replenish their food supplies and become a sustainable farming community again…
Watermelons are also used to sell as they have a market value of $3-5 dollars US per melon, allowing families to have income to send their children to school and even university.
With a $1,000 donation of corn seeds, we can help 2,700 farmers, which is helping 27,000 people in total!
A gift of $3,000 lets us send seeds for cowpeas to 1,500 farmers. That’s around 15,000 people helped with nutritious and healing food!
Cowpeas seeds are more expensive than corn seeds but are important for nutrition and their market value when it comes to families selling their produce
And, in turn, help bring money back into these communities.
For just $72, you can give a farmer a large bag of corn seeds weighing about 53 pounds.
This bag is divided into smaller bags and distributed to many farmers.
Also, with only $600, we can give 500 farmers seeds to grow 50,000 watermelons!
On average, one farmer represents ten family members. So that small investment is helping 5,000 people!
We also give farmers and their families a variety of seeds to help them in various ways.
In addition, if we spend $3,600, we can buy 600 tools for 600 people, supporting 6,000 people!
So whether it's 5 dollars, 20 dollars, 50 dollars, 100 dollars, 500 dollars, or 1000 dollars or more... this saves lives.
Your money can stretch so far for emergency relief and long-term self-sustainability.
This is all very time specific. Trying to help too late just means disaster and suffering. It needs to be now.
Every penny we raise today, we will send tomorrow… and ongoing the response will be the same.
Your funds will be immediately deployed.
And there’s a reason for that.
When you watch this video giving our latest update, in this extended exclusive video you will see precious people, like the woman who told me of our husband and daughter dying due to starvation, and the words hit me hard in my gut
She said, “I can’t help but think, what if you had of been sooner, and helped us as you are helping everyone now… would I still have my beloved husband and daughter with me now?”
Her eyes told me a chilling story of the hardness of life she had been dealt and that every word she spoke was unfortunately true.
And watching my own mother witness all these scenes I share with you, only a couple of months ago, as you can see in the video, is something that brings to eyes right now as all these memories flash through my mind.
As we continue to strive to hit our goals, we will save approximately 150,000 men, women, and children from starvation.
Right now, just over the coming days, we are going to raise an additional $100,000 and between other leaders in our space, like Nathan Crane Conquering Cancer, Manny Goldman with Cause Health, Shanda Sumpter with HeartCore Business, and more, and a big part of that will come from myself with Health Secret & Well of Life as we will be matching your donations with an additional $100,000!
That means every dollar you give will become TWO dollars!
Only for this fast-action campaign right now to save lives which is happening now.
Already, our previous contributions since the month of May have helped some families grow drought-resistant crops…
That will go a long way in helping them as they brace themselves for the WORST to come.
But many other families weren’t fortunate enough to get our help because of the overwhelming scale of need and the limited resources available.
But there IS still hope.
Together, we can make sure that no one is left behind.
Your generosity has already made a real difference…but the road ahead is long…
And the need is greater than ever.
Every single donation…no matter the amount…brings us one step closer to saving lives and restoring hope to families in Kenya.
Now more than ever…
We can’t afford to slow down.
The hunger and suffering that so many are facing is heart-wrenching, but we can be a part of their solution.
With your help…
We will continue to provide food, tools, and the resources needed for sustainable farming.
In this season of gratitude, let's make sure that we extend our blessings
to those who need them most.
Your contribution will not only provide immediate relief but will also give families the opportunity to rebuild and thrive in the long run.
The time is now, we don’t have much time to avert this disaster. The child in this last photo – and every child in these regions – is counting on you and me to hear their cry.
The government is saturated with the immense and overwhelming need, and there is no help from them or any other organizations in these areas.
It’s only you and me.
That’s the sad truth, and it’s also a true honor – to be a hero to the orphans, the widows, and the strong-spirited men and women who don’t need a handout; they need a hand up,
So they can provide for their families with the emergency relief and the long-term sustainable solutions we are providing them through seeds and farming tools.
These initiatives are setting thousands of people free from the yoke of starvation as we speak… but we can’t leave a single soul behind.
Thousands more need our help, and they need us to act today, not tomorrow, with whatever we can help them with.